Ultimate Wardrobe Makeover

The main bedroom wardrobe or walk in robe is often one of the most difficult spaces to keep organised. We seem to accumulate so many clothes, shoes and accessories without getting rid of the stuff we no longer need as often as we should, and it sometimes becomes a storage place for so many unnecessary things that simply do not belong.

My wardrobe was horrendous. Clothes overflowing and all over the floor, shoe racks that ended up buried under the clothes so you couldn’t actually see what was on them, not to mention the shoe boxes up the top, bedding and far too many random items all making it not only look messy, but near impossible to find what we wanted quickly.

BEFORE

(The worst it has ever been)

So I was very lucky when Howards Storage World came to the rescue with all I needed to complete a wardrobe makeover. One of my biggest issues was not having the best storage systems in place to get my wardrobe organised, along with the need to do a series downsize of clothing and accessories.

I cleared out the wardrobe completely at the start, so I could give it a good clean while I was at it. The vacuum cleaner had not seen the carpet under the mess for a while. Then beginning with the easy stuff, I sorted and downsized my clothing and accessories, throwing everything into a box that I no longer needed. Actually 3 mammoth boxes in the end between hubby and I, even though hubby needed a lot of harassing to part ways with much. Everything else went back in on Howards coat hangers, which are flocked so clothes actually stay on them. Unlike our old plastic ones that were also prone to breaking.

The Elfa drawer unit went in next, and is a great addition to our closet due to the lack of drawer space. My husband now has a hat drawer instead of throwing them up on the shelf somewhere. I also put our winter PJs & sweaters in the other 2 large drawers and my hair straightener and a few other flat accessories in the smaller top drawer.

The shoe racks are a much better fit than our existing racks. Lower so easier to see what we had without them getting lost under the hanging clothing. There was also the wooden 2 shelf racks that went on the shelf up top, where my shoe boxes used to be stacked. This is a far better storage solution for my high heels and boots than shoe boxes. I can actually see what I have!

Photo credit: HSW

Photo credit: HSW

Then there was the extra stuff that was taking up space – the vacuum bags are amazing. The Ziploc Vacuum Tote jumbo is holding 2 king size doonas, a king size mink blanket and 2 pillows. Crazy. The two large vacuum bags are full of clothes. One with our snow gear and the other with fancy dress and stuff we won’t actually wear like high school jerseys that we want to keep but don’t need taking up hanging space.

Now here’s the extra cool part – other than the stuff we no longer needed and yes there was a fair few clothes and shoes that exited the wardrobe, everything else that was in there that belonged there, went back in. Not only that, but a whole lot of stuff taking up space elsewhere in the house also went in. For example, the spare bedroom closet was full of our winter coats and jackets. That room is about to be converted into a third bedroom, so it needed to come out. We got rid of a few but the rest now fit in our wardrobe. Plus those plastic tubs, which are the 35L tubs are holding half of my old kids clothing store stock that was also taking up space in the spare room. This is a better solution for them until I sell them. So not only did we get our wardrobe looking neater, but we consolidated stuff from other areas in the house too!

Photo credit: HSW

There are a couple of other very cool little accessories that were a nice addition too. Like the scarf hanger:

And this cool jewellery hanger – what I love about this is no one would think to look in your wardrobe hanging area for valuables on the unfortunate event you were broken in to, but also it’s such a great space saver:

Photo credit: HSW

AFTER

(Apologies for the lousy photos – it’s an awkward space to photograph due to the position of the doorway):

No more random stuff thrown up the top

Look at that floor space!

As you can see, Howards have so many amazing storage products to take your wardrobe and any other area of the house from drab to fab. Thank you again to the team at Howards for making this possible! Now… it’s not all about me because there is also a little something in it for you… a chance to win a Howards Storage World gift voucher!

If you want to check out more, check out the March HSW catalogue, and if you sign up to the Howard’s Inspiration club, you get a free $10 voucher to spend in store (plus another one on your birthday, along with other great membership bonuses.

Hopefully this post has inspired you to do your own wardrobe makeover. Be sure to grab my free printable checklist to help you get the job done.

* Note: Payment was not received for this post, however product was provided to complete the wardrobe make over from Howards Storage World. All opinions in this post are my own. Giveaway open to Australian residents only.

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About Holly

Holly is the Editor and Owner of Simplify Create Inspire. She is an Aussie mum, wife, and corporate drop-out, focused on simplifying and finding that elusive work/life balance, while juggling her own business. She also owns a family travel blog to document her other big passion, - exploring the world.

Wow, your ‘before’ photos look like my current state of affairs! I’d definitely spend the $100 on shoe storage solutions. Between my husband and I we have about 40 pairs of shoes and they’re just everywhere – in boxes under the bed, on top of the wardrobe, hiding under the winter coats, in the kids’ rooms… it’s ridiculous!

I find it’s not so much my stuff but all my husband’s things that seem to multiply and spread everywhere. I told him in our next house we are not sharing a wardrobe! He could do with some storage items for sure.

We are in the throws of starting renovations where we are installing a new kitchen, a deck and converting a landing into my new office! At the moment my office is the junk room and as a person that works from home, it is not very inspirational! If I were to win $100 I would put it towards making my brand new office clutter free and a place I look forward to working every day!

We have the most terrible wardrobes in our house!
Despite not having much space, they are poorly organised. I’m not entirely sure how to fix them, but I did do a big chuck out of clothes on the weekend which now has them looking much more organised. It’s very frustrating though.

We are moving in may and our new place has no shelving in the wardrobe. We don’t envision affording it any time soon so this voucher would really come in handy to spend on some baskets and a shoe rack! Love Howard’s Storage.

I would definitely spend that voucher organising all the little bits and pieces for my baby! nappies,wipes, socks, mittens, headbands…. some many time things babies have that you can never find because they’re always screwed up in the one big messy drawer! …. although I’d be tempted to buy that jewelry hanger too!

I’d definitely buy one of the jewellery hangers, our house was broken into a few years ago and they took my whole jewellery box, I’ll never have my precious items out where they are easy to see again. This holder looks perfect!

Some new storage solutions for my baby daughter’s wardrobe, especially for all the clothes handed down from her big sister that she has yet to grow in to! And a few new pieces to ‘pretty up’ the bathroom would be lovely too 🙂

My side of the wardrobe is a mess. It’s cuasing tension and stress! Allure Earring Organiser and Little Black Bow Dress – Hanging Dress Organiser and 22 Pocket Organiser would help me out. So the finishing touches to my outfits will be in no doubt.

New hangers I require, sick of my old ones that are rusted wire. The plastic ones are tacky and cheap to boot, watching my husband trying to hang my dresses on them is a hoot. The crochet ones I deeply regret, they are starting to unravel and make a mess! Howards Storage World come to my rescue, some timber hangers are just what I need to get my wardrobe up to speed!

We have a hostage situation in the fridge:( The jams and pickles have ganged up and hidden the mustards. I need the clear plastic fridge bins to corral the jars into their own pens and free the mustards!

If I had $100 to spend at HSW, I’d probably spend it on storage for my very VERY messy craft room… But my wardrobe is driving me slightly insane (honestly, why don’t they automatically put shelves in????) so I might deal with that first!

Absolutely, hands-down those wonderful shoe racks !!!!! I am so sick of the mish mash of shoes sprawled all over our laundry floor, by the front door, EVERYWHERE… getting those organised would be a step in the right direction 😉

Thanks for the chance, love your wardrobe transformation and we adore HSW!

I would get some storage boxes that can utilise the space in the bottom of our wardrobe, and store things like winter/summer clothes while they’re not in use so that we can have more space for the current season.

I’d love Stainless Steel Over the Door Hooks for all bedrooms. They’re great for bags and belts to go on so they are out of the way but easily found. I never thought before to put makeup in a Pocket Organiser but that’s a wonderful idea I’d love too.

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